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PSA: The 2025 Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon Cometh – See all the Street Closures Coming Saturday

Published March 11, 2025 at 3:45PM

From MPD:

“On Saturday, March 15, 2025, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon and 5K will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration.

When safe to do so, the Metropolitan Police Department will assist motorists in crossing the race route to help relieve traffic congestion due to the extended closures. However, motorists should not rely on crossing the route and should plan on going around the traffic closures.

The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking from 6:00 p.m. on Friday, March 14, 2025, to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, 2025: (more…)

#PSA

Sweet City Ride

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 11, 2025 at 3:35PM

Thanks to Sylvia for sending: “a Toyota I’ve never seen with the steering wheel on the wrong side.”

Sweet City Ride is made possible by the Friends of the PoPville Society!

Missed Connection – La’Shukran

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 11, 2025 at 3:15PM

Ed. Note: If this was you and you are interested, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP.

“Dear PoPville,

Monday evening I was trying to find La’Shukran when a beautiful woman was also lost and we happened to find the restaurant together after searching. (more…)

#missed connections

Your Afternoon Animal Fix

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 11, 2025 at 3:00PM

“Charlie the Berner enjoying the snow”

If you have any animal/pet photos you’d like to share please send an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com with ‘Animal Fix’ in the title and say the name of your pet and your neighborhood. If you love the animal fix and want to ensure PoPville’s long term viability please consider joining Friends of the PoPville Society.

#Snow Dogs

“What’s going on at the Chinatown in Mt P?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 11, 2025 at 2:30PM

3207 Mt Pleasant Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Any intel on the Chinatown in Mt Pleasant? The family that ran it forever is gone, the menu changed, and the interior is redone. (more…)

Today’s Rental was chosen for the exposed brick, obviously

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 11, 2025 at 2:00PM

This rental is located at Maryland Ave NE near D St. NE. the Craigslist ad says: (more…)

“Over the last two weeks, Tesla vandalized three times”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 11, 2025 at 1:15PM

“Dear PoPville,

Over the last two weeks I’ve had my Tesla vandalized three times in NW DC by different people. I know this because Teslas record video when someone gets too close. (more…)

Melange Foods coming to former Roy Boys space near 9:30 Club!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 11, 2025 at 12:45PM | Updated April 11, 2025 at 11:20AM

2108 8th Street, NW

Thanks to Kait for sending:

“was walking by the old roy boys space on v st by the 9:30 club and there is some movement!”

The liquor license placard for Melange Foods says: (more…)

#openings

Yo. We’ve hit “the 1st of 6 stages on the way to Peak Bloom”!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 11, 2025 at 12:15PM

photo by National Mall NPS

From NPS:

“Get ready for cherry blossoms! Small green buds are appearing on the Yoshino cherry trees, marking the 1st of 6 stages on the way to Peak Bloom. It’s all happening on the National Mall!”

ICYMI: Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom predicted to fall between March 28-31!!

Olivia Macaron opening a location in Union Market

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 11, 2025 at 11:45AM | Updated March 11, 2025 at 12:07PM

Thanks to Jodi for sending: “New signage up and demolition at 405 Morse Street NE- Olivia Macaron coming to Union Market District!” (more…)

#union market